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Object Number 46-77-30/8786
Display Title Clamshell (Marcia rifa)
Descriptions
Object Description Clamshell (Marcia rifa)
Inventory Description Organic, shell, clam
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 7.1 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/8786

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